Tagged: pennsylvania

Beyond Shoofly Pie: Reasons to Visit Pennsylvania's Lancaster County This Summer

The following is a transcript of a recent interview featured on the Frommer’s Travel Show Podcast (click here to see the video version). Our guest was Jeff Vasser, CEO of Discover…

U.S. Nonprofit Libraries Forced to End Passport Services. Can They Get an Extension?

Nonprofit public libraries have to stop offering U.S. passport services on Friday, Feb. 13.That decision was recently handed down by the Department of State, which has opted all of a…

A Major 20th-Century Artist Just Got His Own Museum and Garden in Philadelphia

Acclaimed 20th-century sculptor and maestro of the mobile Alexander Calder (1898–1976) is both the namesake and subject of a major new cultural institution in the artist's hometown of…

Things to Do in Lancaster County, PA: Beards, Buggies, and Beyond

Updated Sept. 9, 2024 Southern Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County is home to one of the oldest and largest Amish communities in the United States. Because that separatist religious sect…

Classic Cars and Fine Craftsmanship: Pennsylvania's New Attractions for Spring

Horses and buggies. Those are likely what come to mind when many Americans picture Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Home to a large population of Pennsylvania Dutch (a group that…

Endless Summer: More Theme Parks Now Staying Open Year-Round

Outside of Florida and Southern California, where the weather allows theme parks to stay open year-round (provided there's no plague on), the standard operating procedure at most parks…

Amish Sotheby's: What to Expect at a Mud Sale in Pennsylvania Dutch Country

You probably don’t associate the Amish with high-voltage verbal displays—or, for that matter, high-voltage anything. If you know one thing about the Amish, it’s that they stay off the…

The Cartoon Network Is Building Its First Hotel

Listen up, fans of Adventure Time, We Bare Bears, and The Powerpuff Girls: The Cartoon Network is getting its own hotel. Developed through a partnership between the animated cable…

Cheese Tour of Philly and Nearby Farmland

If you're going to plan a vacation around a food item, you could do worse than cheese.For one thing, it's objectively delicious (except blue cheese, which is objectively gross).…

British Virgin Islands Flights, LAX Car-Sharing, and Pennsylvania Cheese Tour: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 19, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's islands, parking lots, and culinary tours.NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN MIAMI AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS EXPECTED…

Why You Should Stay Away from Cleveland and Philly This Month

Cleveland and Philadelphia are both historic and inviting all-American cities—and you should avoid them like the plague this month. Unless, of course, you plan on attending,…

West Coast and Then Back East: The Frommers Book Tour Heads to Seattle and Philadelphia

Thanks to all who made our appearance at Powell's such a wonderful experience (especially the wonderful staff of that famed bookstore).We're now in Seattle, where we'll be…

Pennsylvania's Crayola Experience, a Family Favorite, Revamps in Time for the Summer Season

On Memorial Day, the newly renvoated Crayola Experience, in Easton, Penn., on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, reopens with brand new slate of hands-on family…

Gettysburg is booked for its 150th anniversary, but there are ways

The hotels around Gettysburg, PA, are already jammed for the massive 150th commemoration of the seminal Civil War battle of 1863. There will be a huge re-enactment on July 4 to 7,…

Staying Online Abroad: 5 Tips for Saving Money On Global Roaming

Four hours into my trip to Spain, I got a scary message from T-Mobile (www.t-mobile.com) customer support. "You have already spent $50 on data," the text said. I immediately turned off…

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins Offer Comfortable Camping Alternative

Summer is prime time for outdoor fun, and in many cases that fun also includes an overnight stay at a campground. And although many folks like to rough it and sleep under the stars,…

Water Safety Tips for Swimmers & Boaters

It's no surprise that nearly 90% of all drowning accidents in natural water settings, including boating, are those of men or boys. Males tend to take more risks, according to…

First-Class Second Cities: Where to Go Instead

So you're headed to New York, or London, or Paris. They're great. Everybody knows they're great. But they're also pretty much the beaten path. You can get many of the same thrills of…

The Able Traveler: Plan a Romantic Break at an Accessible Inn

When you think "romantic getaway," chances are that a secluded inn or a cozy B&B pops to mind as a possible option. After all, how can you top snuggling by a comfy fire, enjoying…

Travel Troubleshooter: Two Years Later, Still No Refund

Gayle Grafstrom-Corman is promised a refund on her daughter's Lufthansa ticket. But two years later, the 890 euros she's due is nowhere to be found, and neither her travel agent nor…

Skate Around the Rink in Rinks Around the World

If you're after more than just re-hashed Christmas carols and cheesy '80s songs during your next foray onto the ice, then pack up your blades and glide around the globe to seven of…

Colorado Basics: Skiing Winter Park and Fraser

For years, these two side-by-side towns were best known for their coldness. Fraser, which is usually a degree or two frostier than Winter Park, registers the lowest temperature in the…